[box] In accordance to the MSCI Frontier Market Index, Vietnam is recognised as a frontier market. Nevertheless, with a GDP per capita of just above $6000 as of 2015 and a high potential for successful economic development, Vietnam’s growth prospects are looking fairly positive. Recent events such as the boost to privatisation and the reforms… Continue reading Vietnam: An Emerging Frontier?
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For Importers
Customs Documentation for Exporters
[box] Exporters are responsible for shipping goods to the end destination, and when overseas, the customs documentation (i.e., preparing the goods so that they clear through customs) are the responsibility of the exporter, not the buyer. [/box] [responsive][/responsive] An exporters guide to shipping services and customs In short, the two export documents that are normally… Continue reading Customs Documentation for Exporters
Trump is Negotiating from a Position of Weakness with China
[box] Long before he assumed office, Trump was staunchly against China’s dominance of global trade. His views became campaign rhetoric and that was eventually what swept him into the Oval Office. President Trump has been labeled ‘bombastic’, ‘unrefined’, and ‘uncouth’, but his doggedness is never in question. His career is a combination of victories snatched from… Continue reading Trump is Negotiating from a Position of Weakness with China
Trade remains upbeat despite Trump and Brexit uncertainty, study shows
[box] Ninety seven per cent of exporters questioned in a survey said they were optimistic about growing their businesses through international trade. [/box] [one_third][responsive][/responsive][/one_third][two_third_last]We spoke to Institute of Export & International Trade Director General Lesley Batchelor, OBE about the results.[/two_third_last] [one_third][responsive][/responsive][/one_third][two_third_last]”This survey was prompted by the comments made in the press and government regarding the… Continue reading Trade remains upbeat despite Trump and Brexit uncertainty, study shows
Is China the No.1 Fintech investor in the world?
A glance at China’s Fintech development [box] According to a new report by Reuters, Chinese investment in Fintech reached 10 billion U.S. dollars in 2016, doubling the amount in 2015, which makes China the biggest Fintech investor in the world. [/box] In the past decade, Fintech industry has developed rapidly in China. Many technology companies… Continue reading Is China the No.1 Fintech investor in the world?
Dubai: Technology, tourism and trade
[box] Contrary to popular belief, Dubai is not an oil based economy. In fact, oil only represents 6% of its revenue and this is not expected to change as its oil reserves are expected to be exhausted within the next two decades. Instead, Dubai has become a model of diversification which started in 2004 with… Continue reading Dubai: Technology, tourism and trade
Narendra Modi and Investing in India
[box] After assuming the office with a struggling economy in May 2014 the Indian PM Modi set sight on neoliberal economic policies and gained ground on privatisation and liberalisation of the Indian economy. With a 7.4% annual GDP growth rate, the Indian government succeeded in plunging the inflation rate by more than twice and creating… Continue reading Narendra Modi and Investing in India
How America’s New President will affect the global economy
[box] It is clear with election of Donald Trump in 2016, that the world has potentially entered a new economic era, with electorates possibly voting for populist business policies as a rejection of progressive Neoliberalism. Neoliberalism is a modified form of Liberalism which tends to favour free market capitalism. It has been the prevailing western… Continue reading How America’s New President will affect the global economy
What to Expect in Shipping Industry This 2017 (Infographic)
[box] For decades, the shipping industry has helped many countries improve their economic situation, allowing many businesses to acquire their much-needed resources and develop products demanded by the market. And it still remains critical in today’s global economy, considering the number of trading agreements that are being signed here and there each year. [/box] Though… Continue reading What to Expect in Shipping Industry This 2017 (Infographic)
North Sea decommissioning – are there innovative structures?
We regularly hear about decommissioning, the problems it presents for exploration companies and questions around where liabilities lie. There is some innovation in the decommissioning industry and within government; Nicola Sturgeon has recently announced a multi-million pound Decommissioning Challenge Fund (DCF) that is set to be used for the North Sea. The rationale behind this… Continue reading North Sea decommissioning – are there innovative structures?
ECONOMY UPDATE: UK GDP, Emerging Markets and the US
Where is the economy? Last year GDP in the UK was 2.5% and many question whether it will remain at the same level this year amid high levels of uncertainty. We have subsequently seen that business investment has been softly negative since Brexit. When we look at the unemployment rates; there is huge disparity between… Continue reading ECONOMY UPDATE: UK GDP, Emerging Markets and the US
What is a trade loan?
Trade loans are short-term facilities involving a borrower and a lender that importers, exporters, and domestic traders use to acquire financing.
Trade Finance and the Law
The law underpinning financial products is inevitably very important when structuring a facility. The concept of trade finance law also adds a level of difficulty as we usually see a greater level of complexity in the lending scenarios. Why is the law important when it comes to trade finance? Law underpins all lending; as security… Continue reading Trade Finance and the Law
ANNOUNCED: Winners of the Trade Finance Excellence Awards 2017
Following a year of volatility, innovation and uncertainty, the Trade Finance Excellence Awards 2017 by TFG have been announced! This year, we focus on those who have demonstrated exceptional performance amidst a challenging climate. Trade Finance Global Excellence Awards are totally independent, judged by a panel of leading experts. They are presented each year, recognising… Continue reading ANNOUNCED: Winners of the Trade Finance Excellence Awards 2017
BREAKING: UK Trade Deficit Widens
As we predicted, exporting is on the rise off the back of a weakening pound since June 2016. Recent figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have reported a £4.2bn trade deficit, up £2.6bn since October. What is a trade deficit? Simply put, a trade deficit is the difference between UK trade imports and… Continue reading BREAKING: UK Trade Deficit Widens